Kennedy Summer Update
August 11, 2023
Save the Date: September 7th is the First Day of School!
Can you believe it? School is right around the corner! The first day of school is Thursday, September 7th. I do not say this to alarm you or to make you rush through the remaining days of summer but rather to celebrate with you. We had an amazing year of learning here at Kennedy last year. After a summer of fun, relaxation, and refreshing, I predict that our students and staff will come back ready to have an even better year in 2023-2024!
Here are two important things that all families should do as soon as possible:
- Complete the Census Verification Form for your family. It takes a little time but it is very important for us to have the most accurate information for your student and family. Click here to complete the Census Verification Information.
- Check out the items needed on the school supply list. Click here to view the school supply list. Please use this list to guide you in your back to school shopping for the upcoming school year.
To those Kennedy families that are just starting their school journey with us, I want to assure you that your child is in great hands. At Kennedy, we celebrate each student by honoring their strengths and supporting them in their areas of growth You will be hard-pressed to find a better educational environment for your child/children. I share this with you as the principal but also as the parent of two current Kennedy Cubs and one Kennedy alum. Kennedy is a wonderful school and I look forward to having your student/students join our Kennedy family!
There are some important dates coming up. Add these to your calendar so that you will be ready for the upcoming school year!
- Monday, August 21st: Parents will receive a message from me indicating that they are able to log into Parent Portal to find out teacher assignments for their students. Additionally, there will be information from me about how to sign up for entrance conferences.
- Tuesday, September 5th and Wednesday, September 6th: Entrance conferences will run throughout the day on Tuesday, September 5th and during the morning of Wednesday, September 6th.
- Thursday, September 7: School starts! Students may start arriving at 7:35 AM. The first bell rings at 7:50 indicating that school starts in 10 minutes. The final bell rings at 8 and then school is underway! Parents, please remember that students are dropped off at the door. Parents do not enter the building with students during drop off.
- KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: We will have multiple staff members ready to bring your student into the building. Please plan to drop off of your student and not enter the building with them. We understand that this may result in some tears for some kids (and maybe parents) but don't fear - we've got this! Also, you can choose to send your new kindergartener in with an older student at Kennedy such as a sibling, cousin, neighbor or family friend. It is our experience that nearly all the tears go away once your student is in their classroom with their teacher and peers. Don't worry - if your student really struggles with the transition to school, we will let you know and we will work out a plan together.
I am so excited to meet our newest Cubs and to see our returning Cubs again in September. Be on the lookout for more information from me as we draw closer to the first day of school.
It is going to be a great school year! Together WE are Kennedy!
Steve Rustad
Principal
Kennedy B.E.S.T.
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